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A new report from the US surgeon general states that there isn’t enough evidence to determine whether social media is “sufficiently safe” for children and teenagers. Internationally, France is banning short domestic flights to limit carbon emissions. Turning now to our oceans, another solution to help prevent climate change is actually growing in the water.
NASA has confirmed that they’ve successfully altered the path of an asteroid, recent studies published in the British journal of sports medicine highlight how combining strength training and aerobic exercise is most effective in receiving overall mortality rates, and why it's not advisable to bag your leaves.
Wildfire smoke in the western US is reversing air quality gains from the past 2 decades. Hearing aids are now available over the counter. Pfizer’s new bivalent omicron booster is producing a strong immune response.
There are early signs that the United States could be heading into another COVID surge. This week, the SpaceX dragon spacecraft launched from Kennedy space center, and is now successfully docked within the space station- so who’s on it? Additionally, can solar power from space help solve Earth's energy needs?
Tropical storm Ian has gained momentum as it turns into a hurricane, heading for the Florida coast. The UK has committed funding for a mission to remove space junk. Ancestry.Com has released a new feature that allows users to track which side of their family tree genetics come from.
NASA and Google have teamed up to help local governments better track air pollution, using machine learning algorithms and live data streams. Hurricane Fiona has caused an island wide power outage on Puerto Rico. Ancestry.Com has released a new feature that allows users to track which side of their family tree genetics come from.
Biden restores environmental protections. The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in upcoming days. Researchers use miniature forest to test various climate change scenarios.
Glasses wearers may have a lower COVID-19 risk. The United States government has secretly removed Russian malware. Washington State lans to preserve 10,000 acres of trees to sell as carbon credits.
Washington State sets a goal to phase out gas cars by 2030. Thomas Edison's napping technique can be used to spark creativity. The human genome has been decoded.
Animals are the next concern in the COVID-19 pandemic. A US astronaut lands a record spaceflight with Russian companions. The Northern Lights are soon glowing over Washington State.
Mask mandates are being revoked throughout the country as cases drop, though that doesn't mean masks aren't still necessary. Teenagers are most sensitive to social media in two specific age windows. In the night sky, three planets form a rare alignment.
Moderna seeks emergency authorization for its COVID vaccine for young children. NASA announces plans to develop a moon lander. Micro-plastics have been found within human blood.
Due to increased temperatures, the Great Barrier reef is suffering coral bleaching. Due to the Russia/Ukraine war, the Upcoming mars mission was postponed. A new COVID variant is spreading across the US.
Researchers explore how even mild COVID can increase the risk of heart problems. The Russia/Ukraine war encourages Europe to transition to nuclear energy, with countries having mixed opinions. Heat pumps increase in popularity as the climate conscious alternative to furnaces.
In Washington, on March 12, masks will no longer be required in K-12 schools. As the Russian invasion continues, many tech companies will no longer serve Russia. In Indonesia, Mount Merapi erupts multiple times.
In Ukraine, thousands of volunteers band together to hack important Russian web information. Emissions of methane from oil, gas, and coal are higher than reported by governments. Experts warn that dropping Omicron cases don't signify the end of the pandemic.
University of Washington researchers investigate Puget Sound bubbles. The rocket part crashing into the moon is from China, not SpaceX. The drought in Western US is predicted to last until 2030. The White House states that COVID-19 isn't a crisis anymore.